Home Automation

Alexa Media Player in Home Assistant

by KIril Peyanski
23/08/202323/08/2023
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I’m diving into an exciting Alexa Media Player project that combines the power of Home Assistant and Alexa – turning your Alexa devices into media… Read More »Alexa Media Player in Home Assistant

Secure Home Assistant Remote Access using Tor

Secure and Easy Home Assistant Remote Access Using Tor

by KIril Peyanski
16/08/202315/08/2023
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Why Home Assistant Remote Access is a must? In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the concept of a Smart Home has evolved from a novelty… Read More »Secure and Easy Home Assistant Remote Access Using Tor

Extending LD2410 Human Presence Sensor Range with ESP32 for Home Automation

by KIril Peyanski
09/08/202307/08/2023
23 Comments

The LD2410 human presence sensor is a remarkable device that offers exceptional sensitivity, capable of detecting even the slightest human movement. It works natively with… Read More »Extending LD2410 Human Presence Sensor Range with ESP32 for Home Automation

Updated Home Assistant CloudFlare Tunnel Revealed! Say Goodbye to Port Forwarding!

by KIril Peyanski
26/07/202320/01/2025
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I’m about to share a method for Home Assistant remote access, that I’ve been using for years. I’m talking about Home Assistant CloudFlare tunnel. More… Read More »Updated Home Assistant CloudFlare Tunnel Revealed! Say Goodbye to Port Forwarding!

Smart Presence Sensor with LD2410 – Cheap and Easy solution

by Kiril Peyanski
31/05/202331/05/2023
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This is a follow-up article about one of the most interesting devices of this year so far – the LD2410 presence sensor. This sensor is… Read More »Smart Presence Sensor with LD2410 – Cheap and Easy solution

Home Assistant 2023.4: The Most Switch-a-like Release Yet – Here’s Why!

by KIril Peyanski
05/04/202305/04/2023

This article will be about what is new in the latest Home Assistant 2023.4 and it will be quick, dirty and to the point from… Read More »Home Assistant 2023.4: The Most Switch-a-like Release Yet – Here’s Why!

Stash or Trash label and Kiril Peyanski pointing at Aqara FP1 Human Presence sensor

Aqara FP1 Human Presence Sensor Review + Home Assistant Integration

by KIril Peyanski
11/01/202312/01/2023

I bought an Aqara FP1 Human Presence sensor, so you don’t have to do the same. Let’s find out together what actually Aqara FP1 is,… Read More »Aqara FP1 Human Presence Sensor Review + Home Assistant Integration

Kiril Peyanski looking at the upgrades in Home Assistant 2023.1

Smarten Up Your Home with Home Assistant 2023.1

by KIril Peyanski
04/01/202304/01/2023

I’m quite excited to bring you the latest changes in the Home Assistant 2023.1, which is the first Home Assistant release for this year. The… Read More »Smarten Up Your Home with Home Assistant 2023.1